Commandments

Business trip expense rates

Mission orders, per diem, hotel and transport expenses must be completed according to the current regulations and with the preserved ones justification documents.

Full table of country-specific allowances

Locally loaded MK regulation no. 969 Appendix 1 list. Days money is indicated in euros; hotel rate - in the currency of the relevant annex.

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Basic rules

The procedure for reimbursement of business trip expenses is regulated by the rules of the MK No. 969. A practical sequence of work for accounting is summarized here costs and taxation could be justified.

  • The mandate must be an order of the employer or other express for an approved document.
  • Per diem and separate expenses are determined after the business trip country, duration and rule annexes.
  • Transport, hotels, luggage, insurance and similar expenses must usually be supported by documents.
  • Advance settlement or report must be prepared with all attached for checks, invoices and tickets.

Calculation sequence

A step What are you doing?
1. Determines the status Business trip, business trip or regular work duty execution in place of another.
2. Determines the period Departure and return date, time, country and route.
3. Apply the norm Per diem and hotel rate according to the annex to the MK regulations.
4. Documents are checked Order, tickets, invoices, checks, bank payments and currencies course.
5. Prepare the settlement Advance settlement, amount to be paid or returned, posting.

Documents to be attached

Stage Documents
Before the trip Order, purpose, period, country, source of funding, the amount of the advance.
During the trip Checks, tickets, hotel bills, parking lots, luggage and documents of other expenses.
After the trip Assignment report, advance payment, exchange rate justification and cost decision.

What can be compensated

  • Per diem within the limits of the rules, if the trip corresponds to a business trip conditions.
  • Transport, hotel, baggage, insurance and communication expenses, if they are related to the work task.
  • Fuel or car usage expenses, if there is a route, car and cost justification.
  • Foreign currency expenses according to the posting date course and documents.

Typical risks

  • The purpose of the business trip is not specified or does not match for economic activity.
  • Per diem calculated based on wrong country or number of days.
  • Expenses are reimbursed without supporting documents.
  • Foreign invoices not checked PVN, reverse or status of entertainment expenses.
  • The employee returns the advance without clear settlement or bank justification.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about business trip expenses

Practical answers about per diems, expense documents and issuing a business trip.

What documents are needed for a business trip?

An order from the employer or other internal is usually required decision, information about the purpose and period, transport and accommodation documents, advance payment and other expenses supporting documents.

Are the per diem and the hotel limit the same?

No. Per diem is intended as a daily supplement for a business trip expenses, but accommodation expenses are assessed separately according to documents and relevant national regulations. Both amounts in the table listed in separate columns.

What if an expense is incurred in another currency?

Proof of transaction must be retained and applied the exchange rate used in accounting according to the transaction date and accounting procedure of the company. Card extract does not replace a document explaining the content of the purchase.

Is every trip to a client considered a business trip?

No. The employee's permanent workplace, employment contract, the purpose of the trip and the actual circumstances. Regular work in various places may be organized differently than a separate business trip.

Is the daily allowance reduced when meals are provided?

In certain cases, the amount of daily allowance can be reduced if meals provided to the employee free of charge and fulfilled the conditions specified in the regulatory enactments. The reduction must be justified with mission documents and not to be applied automatically.

How is a business-trip day paid if it falls on a rest day?

The business trip period must be distinguished from the actual working time. If the employee performs work duties on a holiday, working hours accounting and compensation must be assessed in accordance with the Labor Law and to the order of the company.

Can business-trip expenses be reimbursed without a receipt or invoice?

Reimbursement of an expense usually requires a justification a document showing the content, date and amount of the purchase. If the document cannot be obtained, the situation must be evaluated individually; A bank card payment record alone is not always proof the economic purpose of the edition.

How is a business trip advance given to an employee accounted for?

The advance is recorded as a settlement with the employee. After returning the employee submits an expense report and documents, but the unused amount is refunded or the difference is reimbursed in accordance with procedures set by the company.